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A further 207 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 22,971.

Almost a fifth of these (40), were in the North West.

Patients were aged between 37 and 100 years old. 19 of the 207 patients (aged between 60 and 95 years old) had no known underlying health condition.

Their families have been informed.

The news comes as the Government warns that businesses which do not comply with new safety protocols aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 could be shut down.

Business Minister Heather Humphreys said inspectors from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will be able to shut down workplaces that do not comply.

She was speaking at the launch of the Government’s Return to Work safety protocol for workplaces to reopen once the lockdown lifts.

They include regulations for social distancing, hand hygiene, first aid and mental health support for returning workers.

She said: “HSA inspectors will be able to take appropriate enforcement actions under the Health and Safety Act 2005. This means if a business does not co-operate and comply with public health guidelines after been asked to make improvements, the HSA will be able to order them to shut down the workplace.”